Salin Bank News
July 21, 2010 Salin Bank Announces Employee Promotions Indianapolis.......Family-owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is proud to announce Amie Anderson has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Human Resources. She joined the bank in August 2007. Amie is a graduate of Ball State University, the Graduate School of Banking Human Resources Program, and holds a Professional in Human Resources Certification. Amie also serves as Secretary for the HR Professional Development Association. KayEllen Bauer has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our Kokomo Downtown Banking Center. KayEllen has been with the bank since August 1999. KayEllen attended Huntington University. She is an ambassador of the Kokomo Chamber of Commerce where she serves on the Chamber’s Membership Committee and the Women’s Business Council. In addition, KayEllen supports the American Cancer Society. Angie Berry has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our Logansport Downtown and Eastgate Banking Centers. Angie has more than 16 years of banking experience. She attended Indiana University. Prior to returning to Salin Bank in May 2009, Angie was the Membership Director for the Logansport – Cass County Chamber of Commerce. She is active in Rotary, United Way, Reading Railroad and is an Ambassador for the Cass County Chamber of Commerce. Jonathan Elkins has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our West Lafayette Banking Center. He is a graduate of Purdue University and has been with the bank since April 2007. Jonathan is active in the community through several organizations including Daybreak Rotary of Lafayette, Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, and is the Secretary-Treasurer of the Greater Lafayette Referral Network Chapter of Business Networking International. Lourdes Henderson has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our Burlington and Flora Banking Centers. Lourdes joined the bank in December 2008 with over 10 years in banking. Lourdes actively volunteers in her community including Flora Community Club, Kick Team, and is an Ambassador of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Justin Libey has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our Georgetown Banking Center. He is a graduate of Manchester College and has been with the bank since November 2005. Justin is a member of the Anthony Wayne Rotary Club and will join the Board of Directors in July 2010. Erica Puck has been promoted to Commercial Banking Officer in Indianapolis. She holds her MBA from Duquesne University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Management from Grand Valley State University. Erica joined the bank in October 2006. Andy Rummel has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our Lafayette Downtown Banking Center. He is a graduate of Purdue University and has been with the bank since May 2004. Andy is active in Junior Achievement and a member of Tippy Connect. Krystal Thompson has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our Fort Wayne Downtown Banking Center. She has over 7 years of banking experience and has been with Salin Bank since October 2005. Krystal is actively involved with the New Haven and Fort Wayne Chamber and a number of event planning committees. Brandon Beck has been promoted to Bank Sales Manager for our Delphi Banking Center. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Financial Planning and Investments from Ball State University. Brandon joined the bank in January 2009 as a Management Trainee for the North Region. Amanda Champion has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer. Amanda will continue to manage the Dupont banking center. She began her career with Salin Bank in January 2009 as a Bank Sales Manager and brought with her 8 years of banking experience. Andrea Hall has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer. Andrea will manage the Rocky Ford and Columbus Downtown banking centers. She began her career with Salin Bank in April 2007 as a Bank Sales Manager and brought with her 10 years of sales experience. Rebecca Wilhelm has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer. Rebecca will continue to manage the Edinburgh banking center. She began her career with Salin Bank in June 1989. Most recently she has held the role of Assistant Bank Manager and was promoted to Bank Sales Manager in November 2008. Brittany Diebolt has been promoted to Retail Office Manager. In this newly created role, Brittany will work in the capacity of an Assistant Manager for the Rocky Ford and Columbus Downtown banking centers. She began her career with Salin Bank in December 2005 as a Personal Banker. She was promoted in June 2007 to Management Trainee and in December 2007 to Bank Sales Manager. Most recently she has been working part-time in the Teller role and has just graduated with highest distinction from Indiana University Purdue University Columbus with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management from Indiana University. Gloria Stewart has been promoted to IT Operations Specialist II. Gloria has taken on additional duties which ensure the core system is updated accurately and timely each evening. She began her career with Salin Bank in June 2005 in a Re-entry role. Greg Cook has moved into the role of IT Operations Specialist III. In this role, Greg ensures that the core system is updated accurately and timely throughout the day. Additionally, he is responsible for troubleshooting system issues and supporting applications such as Back Counter Capture. He began his career with Salin Bank in February 2006 as a Proof Operator. In October 2006 he was promoted to Deposit Operations Specialist and in September 2008 he was promoted to Proof Supervisor. Chris Buchs has moved into the role of Bank Sales Manager for the North Region. In this role, Chris will be responsible for achieving annual sales goals and managing banking center staff throughout the North Region to sell multiple profitable retail products to new and existing customers and provide maximum qualified referrals. He began his career with Salin Bank in May 2005 as a Personal Banker. In 2006 he was promoted to Assistant Manager. Tyler Nickerson has been promoted to Bank Sales Manager for the South Region. Tyler will assist the region thru training, introducing new innovative products and services to the market and help participate in the efforts to exceed annual sales goals. Tyler began his carrier with Salin Bank in January 2008. “These individuals bring with them years of banking and financial experience. And, on the Bank’s behalf, they are involved in community affairs and work for numerous social causes. We are proud to have them as part of the Salin Bank team,” said Bill Salin, II, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Salin Bank. Salin Bank Board of Directors Approves Promotion of Most recently, Catherine Borkowski served as Vice President and Trust Officer of Salin Bank & Trust Company. She is a former tax attorney for the Indiana Department of Revenue, Inheritance Tax Division. Borkowski has served as pro tempore judge for the Marion County Superior Court, Lawrence Township Division. In this new role, Borkowski will have responsibility for directing the Wealth Management team as well as the overall direction of Wealth Management, including institutional, corporate, personal, custodial, and investments to ensure that financial objectives, goals, and institutional growth are met and in accordance with policies of the Board of Directors. Borkowski is a member of the Indianapolis and Indiana State bar associations, Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis, and the Indiana Bankers Association, where she serves on a special task force to review proposed state legislation for trust and probate statutes. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to elevate Kate to this position of leadership at Salin Bank,” said Bill Salin CEO of Salin Bank, “She is knowledgeable regarding Indiana law in the creation of appropriate trusts and wealth management plans for Indiana residents and we are proud of the services she provides our customers.” Borkowski received her Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate degrees from Indiana University. Kate actively volunteers with many organizations including Crestview Elementary School, Indiana State Police Camp, Riley Children’s Hospital, Special Olympics and the United Way. She has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Castleton since 1992. Salin Foundation Community Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications Indianapolis...........Salin Bank is pleased to announce that the Salin Foundation Community Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. Salin Foundation, Inc. established the program to assist high school seniors in select Indiana communities who plan to continue education in college or vocational school programs. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at any accredited institution of the student’s choice in the state of Indiana. High school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are enrolled in the following Hoosier high schools can apply: Last year, 15 students were chosen to receive scholarships of $1,500 each through this Salin initiative. “We are committed to the communities where our banking centers are located and want to support the families who live there,” said Bill Salin II, Salin Bank’s chairman and CEO. “And the Community Scholarship Program is an example of that. We look forward to providing financial assistance to some very worthy students in Indiana, as they head to college in the fall.” For more information about the scholarship program, and to obtain an application, please go to: http://www.salin.com/Scholarship.aspx. The deadline to apply is Apri1 1, 2010. Salin Bank Announces Promotion of Michelle Cox to Community President Logansport, Ind…….Family-owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is proud to announce that Michelle Cox has been promoted to the position of Community President. She will be responsible for Logansport as well as Carroll and Cass Counties. Cox’s strong experience in commercial banking and agricultural lending will help Salin Bank build strong banking relationships with businesses now and in the future. Cox has proven expertise helping clients improve their businesses through short and long-term financial assistance. “We are proud of Michelle’s efforts in the community and are pleased to promote someone who has been a part of the Salin Family for so long,” said Bill Salin, CEO of Salin Bank. “Michelle is well suited for this new role, and she will help us maintain our focus on providing outstanding customer service.” Cox, her husband and two children reside in Flora. January 11, 2010 Salin Bank adds Ray Gusky as the New Executive Vice President— Gusky has enjoyed a long and successful career in both finance and risk management. His roots lie in the regulatory world, serving with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and the Office of Thrift Supervision. Most recently, he was a first vice president with Irwin Financial Corporation; prior to that, he was a senior vice president with Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis. A Certified Public Accountant, Gusky achieved his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He is a member of both the American Institute of CPAs and the Indiana Society of CPAs. In his new leadership role with Salin, Gusky will focus his efforts primarily on the Bank’s financial position as well as risk management. “With 30 years of financial experience in both the public and private sectors, Ray has the skills needed for the Bank,” said CEO, Bill Salin. “He will ensure that Salin Bank continues to make the right decisions on behalf of our business and personal banking clients. We are pleased to have Ray on board.” January 11, 2010 Todd White joins Salin Bank’s Lafayette Market as Mortgage Consultant Lafayette, Ind.............Salin Bank is proud to announce Todd White has joined their team as a Mortgage Consultant. Based out of the Lafayette Downtown branch at 400 Main St., White will be responsible for mortgage activities at all four of the Salin Bank locations in the Lafayette area. A longtime resident of Lafayette, White has been a Mortgage Originator since 2002. His professional experience includes positions with MainSource Bank, GMAC and Huntington Bank. White is active in the community as a youth basketball coach for Lafayette Christian School. White graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Management. “Todd has extensive experience in our industry and in this community, in particular,” said Joseph Howarth, community president of Salin Bank. “With his significant Realtor and builder contacts, we’re certain that Todd will help us stay focused on the key areas of business development and customer service.” August 31, 2009 Salin Bank Announces New Community President Miller has more than a dozen years of commercial banking experience—most recently at National City Bank, where he was a senior vice president, middle-market relationship manager. He served as group leader in Fort Wayne and was responsible for supporting more than 40 middle market clients with more than $100 million in loans. “Tim is the perfect choice for Salin Bank to serve the Fort Wayne business market,” said Salin Bank CEO, Bill Salin II. “He has the commercial banking experience needed to help local businesses thrive in the years ahead.” Miller received his undergraduate degree in finance at Wittenberg University (Springfield, Ohio) and received a Masters of Business Administration from Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, Michigan) where he graduated Cum Laude. His community involvement includes work with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana and the Autumn Ridge Homeowners Association. Miller, his wife Michele and their two children live in Fort Wayne. August 24, 2009 Salin Bank Announces $20,000 Donation to Columbus Commons Bank will Support the Heritage Fund Drive to Improve Downtown Columbus Columbus, Ind……………………Salin Bank is proud to announce a $20,000 contribution to the Columbus, Indiana-based Heritage Fund for “A Cause in Common.” The multi-million dollar Commons project will be the flagship of the downtown area and is designed to include retail, dining and conference space. The Salin Bank donation will be paid over a two year period. The first installment was presented this week to the Heritage Fund—the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County. “We are excited to help support this important project,” said Salin Bank CEO, Bill Salin, II. “The Columbus downtown area features a wonderful mix of architecture with unique design elements, and we are pleased to continue in this tradition through the financial support of the Commons.” The Commons investment in downtown Columbus is expected to be in excess of $18 million, with funds coming from the public and private sectors. “We are committed to downtown Columbus,” said Linda Behrman, Community President for Salin Bank & Trust. “Support of the Commons project is a perfect way to show this commitment and to grow our community,” said Behrman. Sherry Stark, President and CEO of Heritage Fund, added, “We are deeply grateful to our friends at Salin Bank for demonstrating once again their strong commitment to Columbus. This leadership gift is another example of Salin Bank’s role as a strong ally in our public-private partnership.” Donors to “A Cause in Common” can send their gifts to Heritage Fund at 538 Franklin St., Columbus, IN 47201 or donate online at www.heritagefundbc.org. |

